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3 Ways Fleet Tech Builds Public Trust

Managing a state or local fleet comes with levels of accountability private companies don’t have. Read how modern fleet technology helps elevate visibility and safety to strengthen community trust.

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NewsMay 28, 2013

Terex Recalling Select Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Terex is recalling a total of 118 model-year 2012-2013 Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks manufactured September 2012 through February 2013.

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ArticlesMay 15, 2013

Distracted Driving Trends and Prevention

While many laws are in place to prevent on-road collisions, driver distraction — caused by everything from eating to mobile device usage — still remains a weighty Concern within fleets. However, reviewing current trends and tips can help fleets gain a better understanding in order to help mitigate the problem.

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NewsMay 3, 2013

WVU Center Develops Electric Drive & Alt-Fuel Vehicle Phone App for First Responders

West Virginia University’s National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) has developed a smartphone app and full training programs for emergency responders being called to help with highway accidents involving specific electric drive and alternative fuel vehicles.

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NewsMay 2, 2013

NAFA Announces Winners of 2013 Fleet Excellence Awards

At the first ever Fleet Excellence Awards Night at the NAFA Fleet Management Association Institute & Expo (I&E) on April 23, NAFA presented industry awards to fleet professionals in the categories of safety, sustainability, overall achievement, and leadership.

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NewsMarch 7, 2013

Telogis Offers Distracted Driver Solutions for Mobile Enterprises

Telogis can now help mobile enterprises better manage their risk related to mobile device usage while driving. The solution helps drivers resist the temptation to use mobile phones, laptops or tablets while their vehicles are in-motion by blocking access to apps and text messaging.

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NewsFebruary 11, 2013

Santa Barbara PD Gets New In-Vehicle Cameras

Twenty-eight patrol vehicles in the City of Santa Barbara (Calif.) Police Department fleet are getting video cameras installed in an effort to protect the department from liability, according to Noozhawk.

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NewsJanuary 22, 2013

Study Finds Safety and Controlling Costs as Key Focuses of Fleet Maintenance Operations

A new study conducted by automotive lift company Stertil-Koni found that the top areas cited as “very important” to fleet maintenance operations in the U.S. and Canada are safety, the top choice of 97% of respondents; controlling costs, at 91%; and minimizing downtime, at 88%.

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NewsJanuary 14, 2013

GPS Insight Adds an Hours of Service Solution to Its GPS Tracking Platform

GPS Insight announced its new GPS Insight Hours of Service Solution as an addition to its GPS Tracking software intended for fleets that need both electronic driver logs and GPS tracking combined.

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NewsJanuary 2, 2013

Government Fleet’s Top 10 Articles From 2012

TORRANCE, CA – For 2012, fuel management system purchasing tips top the most-read articles list, while other popular topics were outsourcing and off-road equipment maintenance.

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NewsDecember 27, 2012

Government Fleet’s Top 10 News Stories From 2012

TORRANCE, CA – Each year, Government Fleet takes a look back at the top news stories of the year. This year, news about police vehicles dominated the top 10 list.

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